Ben Stiller nailed this one. As director and star, he made sure that “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is a real eye-opener. Back in the day, the wily James Thurber could only put the dreams of his creation Walter into some interesting but rather rudimentary illustrations to accompany his words. That was his style.…
No day-after-Christmas depression here. I won’t let it happen. Yes, it’s quite natural to feel some of the air gone out of the sails when the big holiday is gone. But this year’s two-day celebration was so very good. Elisabeth and boyfriend George shared their Christmas Eve with us. Everybody loved the full array of…
Today is a day to reflect, appreciate and rejoice. Even Ellie B, aka Dogamous Pyle, appears to be in the proper spirit. Two days ago, I caught our dear rescue mutt pausing her usual morning routine. Dog spots bunny at the back of the yard. She does not rush out and pursue, like she does…
Fast forward 24 hours. Christmas morning was amazing. You got everything you wanted, and some things you needed. Breakfast was delicious. Church, check, if that’s on your list. Or maybe you celebrate other holidays this time of the year. Perhaps none at all. What, no football on TV! Just the NBA!! Hollywood has made sure…
Everybody is on high alert today for that magical sight and sound of Santa and his sleigh. On “Today” right now, the announcer is tracking the process thanks to web site Noradsanta.org. “Just a few moments ago, Sapporo, Japan,” Mario reported excitedly. Here in Syracuse, N.Y., Ellie B, aka Dogamous Pyle, and I discovered that…
Don Charisma has nominated me for the Inventive Blogger Award. I’d like to thank Don for selecting me on DonCharisma.com for this new award, which includes a very cool and original badge. Section 1: Directions for you to accept the Inventive Blogger Award: 1-Select the blog(s) you think deserve the Inventive Blogger Award. 2-Write a…
The very busy man we all know and love by the name of Don Charisma has nominated me for the Blog of the Year Award 2013. I’d like to thank Don for diverting some time from taking those wonderful pictures, crafting words of wisdom and introducing topics for discussion on DonCharisma.com to include me on…
On an early Sunday afternoon in Syracuse, N.Y., the movie theater was filled with people who remember the magic of “Mary Poppins” on the big screen and “The Wonderful World of Disney” on the small screen. “Saving Mr. Banks” took us all deliciously back to those grand times. People even sat through the credits, which…
The weekly garbage pickup in my Syracuse city neighborhood comes every Tuesday morning. My neighbor across the street got hers out this afternoon. Talk about timing. On Christmas Eve, this Santa will say bye-bye. I am certain my neighbor is not a Grinch, by the way. Her house is decorated for the holiday. She bakes…
My dear wife Karen and I sat eating our Chinese food for an early dinner treat on Saturday night. Dark had gathered outside our windows. Between bites, I told her how I was glad I’d decided to take the trip when I did, because thick fog had greeted me to and from the dozen or…
My mind's written words
Fiction, and other made-up stories
Fun fact: humans have flaws. I hope to solve your issues by providing unique healthy lifestyle tips
Travel |Food| Photography
I suffer from chronic migraine - at The Mindful Migraine blog I share some of the ideas that have helped - I hope they help you too.
poetry, thoughts, quotations
Just let me try this
food, nature, photography, art, travel
Embracing, Advocating & Discovering Happiness in Mental Health
A conservative take on news, culture and life. 1984 was a warning, not a playbook.
A Long Island lifestyle blog that helps you to be the best you.
Gabriela Marie Milton - Three Times #1 Amazon Bestselling Poet, Pushcart Nominee, Publisher
Looking for the unique and quintessential in a location.
Exploring my Thoughts. Finding Myself. Searching for... the point of it all.
Essays & Musings on Hidden Beauty
Vermont Writing
also nothing
Unapologetically Me
The alluring New England travel blog.
Step Into the Past—Lose Yourself in the Story.
reality
It's another story.
Having Fun With MS and other sob sories
Unleashing the beauty of creativity
Walks Stories and Nature
Let's take a break and kvetch* about the small stuff for awhile~if it gets too big, you're outta here!
Vibe alone for a while
Life's Ephemera in Ink and Pixels
all things food and nutrition
Progressive old soul wordsmith
“Don't count the days, make the days count.” Muhammad Ali
Ute's Happy World
It started when I gave up smoking and went from there!
Doing the best I can to keep it on the bright side
campfire adventure stories
Historical Fiction Author
A Place of Rest and Encouragement
Art, Crafts, Cooking, Sewing, Gardening, Reading, Travel, DIY
Inspired to Write. Writing to Inspire.
Daily drama with my canine companions
FINDING JOY IN SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT THINGS
Never Grow Old
Story-telling explorer
My journey through photography
Mark Bialczak 